FAQ

YES – follow all of these important steps below:

• Ensure that the tool is compatible with BUSHPEX GAS PEX-AL Pipe and BUSHPEX Crimp Gas Fittings
• Ensure the tool is in good working order
• Ensure that the jaws align and have no gap when closed
• Ensure that the jaws are clean, free of defects and debris
• Refer to the Jointing Procedure in this manual for correct method

Adjust the jaws and test until the jaws align and have no gap. Follow the process described in the section, “jointing procedures – Tool adjustment”

YES – follow all of these important steps below:

• Ensure that the tool and jaws are compatible with BUSHPEX
• GAS PEX-AL Pipe and BUSHPEX Crimp Gas Fittings
• Read and recognise the instructions contained in the manual • Ensure the correct jaws match the tool, the pipe and the fittings
• Inspect the tool to ensure it functions properly
• Inspect the jaws to ensure they’re clean, dry, free of dirt grit and corrosion

• Release the trigger and jaws by actuating the retract slide
• Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery
• Crimp the joint a second time and check with the crimp gauge
• Cut off the pipe and fitting if it fails to crimp properly

YES, always inspect the pipe and ensure it is cut square, has been “rounded & deburred”, has no rough edges and the internal and external pipe is undamaged prior to crimping.

YES - this is a requirement for every joint – ensure that the reaming/calibrating tool suits BUSHPEX Gas PEX-AL pipe

YES - you should visually inspect each fitting to ensure it is free of any dirt and grit, has both “O” rings intact, the stainless crimp sleeve is properly located and all parts are undamaged – clean/ replace/discard as required.

Inspect the fitting to ensure the pipe is visible through all 4 witness openings

YES - you should check every crimp joint has been compressed properly by testing with the crimp gauge

YES, ALWAYS:

• Dismantle the fitting prior to heating and brazing
• Allow to cool fully before assembly
• Ensure the yellow plastic retainer rings, two “O” rings and
• stainless steel sleeve are installed correctly – refer to picture assembly detail on page 9 of this brochure.

• Must only be installed by a licenced Gas Fitter
• Must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 5601
• Must be installed using the BUSHPEX Crimp Gas PEX-AL Piping system procedures
• Must be installed using BUSHPEX Gas PEX-AL pipe, BUSHPEX
• Crimp Gas fittings and tools, licence SMKP 21859

YES – with the following requirements

• Installation in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.
• Installed within elson BUSHPEX corrugated sleeve conduit.
• Must be sleeved when penetrating through a slab.
• Installed in a single continuous length without fittings.

YES – when installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 requirements.

NO – Australian Standards do NOT allow PE-X Pipe to be used on the flow or return lines between solar panels and solar storage vessels.

NO – Brazing must only ever be done prior to the jointing of the elson BUSHPEX pipe to the fitting. Alternatively use elson PRESS Pull-On fittings from copper to elson BUSHPEX Pull-On.

YES – follow all of these important steps below:

• Ensure that the all tools are clean, free of dirt, grit, corrosion and fully functional.
• Ensure the expander head screws entirely onto the expandertool. Incompatible expander tool and heads must never be used!
• Inspect the expander head for damage, worn or missing parts. If detected isolate, dispose and replace immediately.
• Refer to the Jointing Procedure in this manual for the correct installation method.

YES – follow all of these important steps below:

• Read and recognise the instructions contained in the manual
• Inspect the tool to ensure if functions properly
• Only use the retract slide button release if the battery goes flat or the tool jams. Regular use of this button release puts excessive load on the hydraulics that may affect your warranty.
• Always keep the tool and jaws clean and dry.

YES, always inspect the pipe to ensure it is elson BUSHPEX PE-Xa DN20 Pipe, certificate number WMKA21274. Always ensure the pipe is clean, free of debris and damage free. Any Kinks, cuts or imperfections must be cut out from the installation and disposed of.

YES, it is recommended to incorporate a check system to confirm every sleeve joint has been completed.

YES – with the following requirements

• Installation in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.
• Installed within BUSHPEX corrugated sleeve conduit.
• Must be sleeved when penetrating through a slab.
• Installed in a single continuous length without fittings.

YES – when installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 requirements.

NO – Australian Standards do NOT allow PE-X Pipe to be used on the flow or return lines between solar panels and solar storage vessels.

NO – Brazing must only ever be done prior to the crimping of the BUSHPEX pipe to the fittings with “O” rings, blue plastic retaining ring and Stainless Steel Sleeve removed. Other option? Use BUSHPEX PRESS fittings from copper to BUSHPEX Crimp-On.

YES - follow all of these important steps below:

• Ensure that the tool is comatible with BUSHPEX PEX pipe and BUSHPEX Crimp-On Fittings.
• Ensure the tool is good working order.
• Ensure that the jaws align and have no gap when closed.
• Ensure that the jaws are clean, free of defects and debris.
• Refer to Jointing Procedure in this manual for correct method.

Adjust the jaws and test until the jaws align and have no gap. Follow the process described in the section, “jointing procedures - Tool adjustment”.

YES – follow all of these important steps below:

• Ensure that the tool is compatible with BUSHPEX Pex Pipe and BUSHPEX Crimp-On fittings.
• Read and recognise the instructions contained in the manual.
• Ensure the correct jaws match the tool, the pipe and the fittings.
• Inspect the tool to ensure if functions properly.
• Inspect the jaws to ensure they’re clean, dry, free of dirt.

• Release the trigger and jaws by actuating the retract slide.
• Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery.
• Crimp the joint a second time and check with the crimp
• gauge.

YES, always inspect the pipe and ensure it is cut square, has been “rounded & deburred”, has no rough edges and the internal and external pipe is undamaged prior to crimping.

YES – this is a requirement for every joint - ensure that the reaming / calibrating tool suits BUSHPEX Crimp-On Pex Pipe.

YES – you should visually inspect each fitting to ensure it is free of any dirt and grit, has both ”0” rings intact, the stainless crimp sleeve is properly located and all parts are undamaged - clean / replace / discard as required.

Inspect the fitting to ensure the pipe is visible through all 4 witness openings.

YES – you should check every crimp joint has been compressed properly by testing with the crimp gauge.